Akila Adze Ice Axe Everyday Effortless lens interchangeability lets users

Effortless lens interchangeability lets users adapt instantly to changing conditions

The Mountain Equipment Men’s Glace Hooded Top is a lightweight technical layer built for glacier approaches and sun-exposed rock routes

Ideal for UK travellers visiting Australia and China

Arch support reduces fatigue on longer runs

Rain-Ready: Comes with a rain cover for complete weather protection

Akila Adze Ice Axe Everyday Effortless lens interchangeability lets usersThe Akila Adze is Blue Ice's most technical Type 1 B ice axe and the one that deliberately blurs the line between a mountaineering axe and a technical tool. The curved shaft is the defining difference from a conventional walking axe: it positions the hand correctly for piolet traction on moderate ice, prevents knuckles from contacting the ice surface when swinging, and keeps the tool usable on steep terrain where a straight shaft becomes a liability.